| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | Popularity (last 10y) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moannah | Ocean, sea | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Moke | Varies by origin. Often a nickname with no independent meaning in English; in Polynesian contexts it can be a shortened form of longer names; in African contexts it may derive from a family name. | English, Hawaiian, Polynesian | Boy | — | |
| Mokko | Varies by origin - possibly 'wood/woodworking' (Japanese) or 'tattoo/mark' (Maori); also used as a modern invented name with no fixed traditional meaning. | Japanese, Māori, Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Muki | Varies by language and use; often a diminutive or nickname rather than a single, established meaning. | Hebrew, Japanese, Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Nanai | Varies by origin - from the Nanai ethnonym meaning 'local people' or 'the people'; in Japanese the meaning depends on chosen kanji (no single fixed meaning); phonetically similar to Hawaiian 'Nani' meaning 'beautiful'. | Hawaiian, Japanese, Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Napia | Unknown - not widely attested; may be a personal or place name rather than a word with a clear, documented meaning | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Nekeahia | Likely 'cherished/precious fire' or 'beloved flame' (compound interpretation) | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Nony | Usually a diminutive form associated with 'gift' when from Igbo Onyinye/Nonye; otherwise an affectionate pet name or a name inspired by the noni fruit. | English, Igbo, Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Nui | Polynesian: 'large, great'; Thai: a common affectionate nickname (cute/ small connotation depending on context). | Hawaiian, Polynesian, Thai | Unisex | — | |
| Okalana | Possibly 'of the calm/serene' or 'from the district' - exact meaning uncertain | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Okelani | Heavenly one / of the heavens ('lani' = sky, heaven; prefix 'Oke' uncertain) | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Onaona | Fragrant, sweet-smelling | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Opelei | Uncertain; possibly 'of Pele' (belonging to the goddess Pele) or a Polynesian form/adaptation of Ophelia | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Opeli | Derived from Abel, meaning 'breath' or 'vapor' (used as a Polynesian form of the biblical name). | Polynesian | Boy | — | |
| Paea | Associated with the place-name Paea (a town on Tahiti); the precise original meaning is not well-documented and can vary by language/island. | Polynesian | Boy | — | |
| Pakala | No widely attested given-name meaning; may be a family or place name in Hawaiian - exact meaning uncertain | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Palauni | No widely attested meaning; may be a place- or family-name (possibly 'from Palau' or a local Polynesian name), meaning uncertain | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Peatea | Meaning uncertain; possibly derived from Māori elements or a place name (e.g., Patea); may relate to concepts of clearing or openness | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Peli | Varies by origin: in Finnish 'peli' means 'game'; in Hebrew-related usage it can echo 'pele' (wonder/miracle); in Polynesian contexts it may be associated with or influenced by Pele (Hawaiian goddess) or serve as a diminutive of names like Apeli; in Greek contexts a short form of Pelagia/Pelagios ('of the sea'). | Finnish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Latin, Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Pii-Kea | Kea = 'white, pure' in Hawaiian; the element 'Pii' is uncertain. Overall possibly interpreted as 'pure white' or a compound with an unclear first element. | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Piki | To climb, ascend; to go up or mount | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Pikoka | From Hawaiian 'piko' meaning 'navel' or 'center' - often interpreted as 'center of the family' or 'little center' | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Pita | Rock, stone (from Peter) | Polynesian | Boy | — | |
| Poo-Kela | Likely related to 'flower' if derived from Tamil 'poo'; overall meaning uncertain | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Pookela | Unclear or not well-documented. Possibly derived from Hawaiian elements and sometimes interpreted as relating to excellence or distinction; exact literal meaning is uncertain. | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Pua-Mana | Flower of spiritual power ('pua' = flower, 'mana' = spiritual power/authority) | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Pulaka | Giant swamp taro, a staple root crop (Cyrtosperma chamissonis) important in Pacific Island cultures | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Salu | Grove, small wood (from Finnish 'salo'),In Polynesian use: typically a personal name or nickname without a single fixed lexical meaning,As a diminutive: meaning depends on the full name (e.g., 'savior' for Salvatore, 'peace' or 'righteous' for related Arabic/Hebrew names) | Finnish, Polynesian, Samoan | Unisex | — | |
| Samoane | From Samoa; 'Samoan' | Polynesian, Samoan | Girl | — | |
| Sateane | Crown, wreath (derived from Stephen/Stephanos) | Polynesian | Boy | — | |
| Satini | Not well-documented; specific meaning unclear or possibly a local/formal adaptation of an introduced name | Polynesian | Boy | — | |
| Sealea | Possibly related to Samoan leʻa ('joy, contentment') or to Tongan Siale ('gardenia'); generally associated with joy, beauty or island/sea imagery | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Tabu | Sacred, forbidden | Polynesian, Proto-Oceanic | Boy | — | |
| Tafa | Varies by origin - commonly a short form of Mustafa ("chosen one") or a diminutive of Tafadzwa (Shona, "we are pleased"); may also function as a family or place name with local meanings. | Arabic, Polynesian, Shona | Boy | — | |
| Tahitian | From Tahiti; of the island or its people | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Tahuru | Uncertain - possibly related to Māori verbs meaning 'to hide, shelter, or cover' (not definitively attested) | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Tanieli | God is my judge | Polynesian | Boy | — | |
| Tanoa | Associated with the traditional Fijian kava (yaqona) wooden mixing bowl called a tanoa; used as a masculine given name in Polynesia. | Polynesian | Boy | — | |
| Tarita | Likely a diminutive of Tara - 'little Tara'; Tara is associated with 'star' (Sanskrit) and is a traditional feminine name in several cultures. | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Te | Varies by culture - often a short form or diminutive of names beginning with 'Te-' (e.g., Teresa, Teagan). As a standalone syllable it has no single universal meaning. | Polynesian, Vietnamese | Unisex | — | |
| Te'a | Varies by origin: often 'gift of God' when derived from Dorothea/Teodora; in Polynesian contexts meanings vary (often related to day, light, or clarity). | Greek, Polynesian, Slavic | Girl | — | |
| Tealani | Heavenly; child of heaven (from Hawaiian lani = sky/heaven/royal) | Hawaiian, Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| tehani | Generally associated with joy/happiness or beauty in Polynesian contexts (meanings vary by culture). | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Teina | Younger sibling (younger brother or sister; a Māori kinship term) | Polynesian | Unisex | — | |
| Tiaura | Likely 'radiant' or 'beautiful' - associated with brightness/beauty (from Tahitian elements such as ura = red/beauty/dance) | Polynesian | Girl | — | |
| Tiki | A carved human figure; in Māori myth the first man or ancestor; symbol of fertility and protection. | Polynesian | Boy | — | |
| Vanu | Likely 'land' or 'home' (Polynesian) or 'forest/grove' (Indo-Aryan). Exact meaning depends on cultural origin. | Polynesian | Unisex | — |
Aggregated births across United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany for every Polynesian-origin name in our dataset.
